With the festive season fast approaching, you might be starting to think about what kind of outfits and beauty you want to explore this Christmas. The wonderful thing about this time of year is that anything goes; indeed, the brighter, bolder and more colourful the better.
If you’re going all out and getting a fresh cut and colour, don’t just enjoy it for the Christmas season! With a few rituals and special products, you can enjoy a fresh salon look well into the new year. And here’s how.
Wash your hair less often
Perhaps the thing that people find hardest is to break away from their usual washing routine and allow their hair to get a little greasier and dirtier than usual. Those who are used to washing their hair every day will have a particularly hard time, but washing your hair less often really will preserve that gorgeous colour that you spend so much money getting.
After getting your hair coloured, wait at least 24 hours before washing it. If you can wait that long, 72 hours is the optimum amount of time to preserve your colour for longer.
Apply semi-permanent hair colour
For those who are a little indecisive, semi-permanent hair colour is the best solution as it allows you to enjoy a new colour without having to be super committed to it; you have the freedom to try something new a few weeks or months later.
This type of dye is also particularly good for those who want to conceal grey roots. Not only can you apply it relatively often, but you also have that salon-fresh vibrancy throughout the year!
Avoid heat application
In a world where heat is often synonymous with comfort, it might be surprising to learn that avoiding heat application can be a wise choice for our overall health and well-being. From skincare routines to food preparation, the implications of excessive heat can extend to various aspects of our daily lives. In this article, we explore the reasons behind steering clear of heat application and how this simple adjustment can contribute to a healthier lifestyle.
Prepare to say goodbye to your straighteners and curlers – for a little while at least. Heat can cause lasting damage to your hair and the hair colour, dulling it to make it look tired. To ensure that it stays looking great, look into alternative styling methods, like sleep-in curlers, nourishing gels and intricate up-does.
And it’s not just the heat appliances that have to go – the scorching hot showers have to go too. Indeed, any kind of heat is bad news for the maintenance of your hair colour.
Choose the right shampoo
When you do wash your hair, make sure that you’re using the right stuff. Colour protect shampoo is specially designed to keep colour locked in for longer, opening and closing hair follicles to make sure that your hair looks great for a long time.
Luckily, there are loads of colour protect shampoos out there – just find the one that works for you!